Tree Removal in Brainerd, MN
From the big oaks in Northeast Brainerd to the pines along the Mississippi River, Brainerd's trees are part of what makes the city feel like home. When one of them becomes a risk, you need it taken down safely. In The Woods Tree Care provides professional tree removal in Brainerd, MN, for homeowners, businesses, and property owners across the city and the rest of Crow Wing County.
We handle hazardous tree removal, dead tree removal, emergency tree removal, and fallen tree removal, then finish with stump grinding and complete cleanup, so the job is truly done.
Tree Removal Brainerd Homeowners Can Count On
Tree removal in Brainerd often means working on established city lots, where mature trees stand close to houses, garages, alleys, and neighboring yards.
Every Brainerd tree removal starts with a careful look at the tree and its surroundings, so we can choose the safest and most effective approach.
With more than 20 years of hands-on tree care experience behind our work, honest recommendations, and no pressure to buy work you don't need, we leave every job site cleaner than we found it.
Tree Removal Services in Brainerd
We remove trees of all kinds across Brainerd, and we offer the services that come before and after a removal, too. Here's what we can help with.
Hazardous Tree Removal
Cracked trunks, heavy leans, and decaying limbs over roofs and driveways are a serious risk on Brainerd's tighter city lots. We remove hazardous trees in a controlled way that protects nearby structures.
Dead Tree Removal
Dead trees grow brittle and drop limbs without warning. With emerald ash borer now confirmed in the Brainerd area, dead and dying ash trees are a growing concern for Brainerd property owners.
Emergency Tree Removal
When a storm drops a tree on your home, vehicle, or driveway, we prioritize fast response times to remove the danger.
Fallen Tree Removal
Trees blown over across yards, alleys, and driveways are cut up, hauled away, and cleaned up so you can use your property again.
Tree Care, Tree Trimming & Tree Pruning
Not every tree needs to come down. Our tree care services keep Brainerd's mature trees healthy, off your roof, and less likely to fail in a storm.
Storm Cleanup & Property Restoration
After severe weather, our storm cleanup and storm debris removal services clear broken limbs and branches, and property restoration brings your yard back to a safe, clean, and usable condition.
Stump Removal & Stump Grinding
Don't leave a stump behind. Our stump removal and stump grinding services take it below ground level so you can reseed or reuse the space.
Land Clearing & Brush Clearing
For larger lots and properties on the edge of town, we offer land clearing and brush clearing to reclaim overgrown areas and prepare building sites.
Why Brainerd Trees Come Down
Brainerd's older neighborhoods are full of large, mature oaks, maples, and pines, many of them decades old. They're beautiful, but age, disease, and storms eventually catch up with them.
In January 2024, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed emerald ash borer in Crow Wing County for the first time, after a suspected infestation was discovered near Brainerd. The county is now under quarantine, which limits moving firewood and ash material out of the area. Ash trees infested with emerald ash borer decline quickly and become brittle and hazardous, especially near homes.
Storms are the other big factor. In August 2026, a short but powerful thunderstorm knocked out power in the north, northeast, and southeast parts of Brainerd, and the National Weather Service reported wind gusts that took down several large oak trees in the city.
Storms like that are a reminder that a weakened tree near your home is best removed on your schedule, not the weather's.
Tree Removal for Every Type of Brainerd Property
Tree removal looks different depending on where you live in Brainerd. These are the properties we work on most, and what each one usually needs.
Established Homes in Northeast and Southeast Brainerd
Older neighborhoods mean older trees, often planted close to houses, sidewalks, and garages. Careful, controlled tree removal protects your home and your neighbor's.
Homes Near Rice Lake and the Mississippi River
Properties near Rice Lake, Lum Park, and along the Mississippi River often have large trees near the water that take the brunt of strong winds. Shoreland rules may apply to tree removal near the water, so check before clearing.
Businesses Along Highway 210 and Washington Street
Commercial properties need trees that are safe for customers and employees. We remove dead and hazardous trees from parking lots, walkways, and storefronts.
Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve in Brainerd, MN
We provide tree removal throughout the city and just outside it, including:
- North Brainerd
- Northeast Brainerd
- Southeast Brainerd
- Rice Lake & Lum Park
- Mississippi River properties
- Rural Crow Wing County
Brainerd sits at the crossroads of Highways 210, 371, 25, and 18, so we can reach properties anywhere in the city, from downtown to the edges of town. We also serve nearby Baxter, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Crosslake, Deerwood, and Pillager.
What Our Customers Say
We earn trust one job at a time through honest recommendations, dependable service, and clean job sites.
Local Resources for Brainerd Property Owners
These local contacts can help with disposal, permits, and safety questions before or after tree work.
Brush & Branch Disposal
Crow Wing County Landfill, 15728 State Highway 210, about 7 miles east of Brainerd, accepts brush and branches from county residents. Brush must be kept separate from compost. Crow Wing County Solid Waste: 218-824-1010.
Shoreland & Vegetation Rules
Within Brainerd city limits, contact the City of Brainerd. In unincorporated areas, Crow Wing County Land Services handles shoreland alteration permits: 218-824-1010.
Emerald Ash Borer
Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides information on emerald ash borer and quarantine requirements at mda.state.mn.us/eab.
Before Stump Grinding
Contact Gopher State One Call, Minnesota's 811 utility locating service, before stump grinding or digging. gopherstateonecall.org.
Downed Power Lines
Contact your electric provider, such as Brainerd Public Utilities, Minnesota Power, or Crow Wing Power, depending on your address. Crow Wing Power: 1-800-648-9401.
Rooted in Safety. Built on Sobriety.
In The Woods Tree Care was founded in 2025 by Kristie Jones and Travis Moshier after overcoming addiction and rebuilding their lives.
Our company is built on hard work, accountability, honesty, and service to others, and part of our mission is to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
When you hire us in Brainerd, you're supporting a family-owned business that believes in second chances. Rooted in Safety. Built on Sobriety.
Read Our StoryFrequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most from homeowners.
How much does it cost to take down a big tree?
My ash tree is thinning out at the top. Does it need to come down?
Can I keep the wood after you take the tree down?
A tree just came down on my house. What should I do?
Do you grind the stump too, or just cut the tree down?
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Have a tree that needs to come down? Contact In The Woods Tree Care for safe, professional tree removal in Brainerd, MN.